Well there is a classified section to sell items if you do decide to go that route. I like to have the option of buying from another member because I don't always have something to trade or may not be able to trade at a certain time of year if zones are different. Trading is nice to offer, but newer members sometimes starting out don't have enough of anything yet to trade with.
I thought about growing figs but didn't think they would do well and I don't have anywhere to bring them in during the winter. I understand they bloom/set fruit on the previous years growth?